Research

Political Rhetoric in the Netherlands: Reframing Crises in the Media

Dutch experience shows that passionate, media-savvy rhetoric can shape crisis narratives, often outpacing more procedural messages.

Future Immigration Patterns and Policies in the United Kingdom

Even with the Great Recession, UK net migration was projected to remain at about 150,000 a year, heightening the need for trust, integration, and good governance.

The Future of Migration and Integration Policy in Germany

A new German paradigm accepts permanent immigration, expands citizenship, and links integration policy to demographic and labor needs.

Memo to President Obama Regarding Immigration Policy

A balanced immigration agenda should secure borders, restore legality through earned legal status, and modernize legal immigration channels, a U.S. advocate argues.

The Media and Migration in the United Kingdom, 1999 to 2009

From 1999 to 2009, UK media focused on asylum and crisis frames, sidelining everyday integration developments and migrants’ contributions.

Migration and the Global Recession

The 2007-09 recession dampened migration flows globally, but most migrants stayed put. Remittances proved more stable than exports or foreign direct investment.

Immigrant Detention: Can ICE Meet its Legal Imperatives and Case Management Responsibilities?

Weak data and oversight hinder U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s ability to meet detention standards, spurring calls for risk-based custody.

Closing the Distance: How Governments Strengthen Ties with Their Diasporas

The Next Generation of E-Verify: Getting Employment Verification Right

A redesigned E-Verify employment verification system should boost accuracy and coverage while protecting workers’ rights and limiting burdens on U.S. employers.

Aligning Temporary Immigration Visas with U.S. Labor Market Needs: The Case for a New System of Provisional Visas

This paper outlines MPI’s design of a flexible provisional visa that would tie temporary labor inflows to real-time demand while offering workers who meet clear criteria pathways to stay.